Geographical Overview of Tadoba
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) is situated in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, India. Covering a total protected area of 1,727.77 sq km, the park comprises a Core / Critical Tiger Habitat of 625.82 sq km encircled by an expansive Buffer Zone of 1,101.95 sq km.
Inter-Gate Distance Matrix (Core Gates)
Review the exact driving distances between the six primary core gates to help you choose neighboring zones:
| Entry Gate | Kolara | Moharli | Navegaon | Zari | Pangadi | Khutwanda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolara | — | 24.4 km | 27.0 km | 99.0 km | 45.0 km | 16.4 km |
| Moharli | 24.4 km | — | 60.0 km | 62.0 km | 108.0 km | 13.0 km |
| Navegaon | 27.0 km | 60.0 km | — | 126.0 km | 67.0 km | 49.0 km |
| Zari | 99.0 km | 62.0 km | 126.0 km | — | 70.0 km | 75.0 km |
| Pangadi | 45.0 km | 108.0 km | 67.0 km | 70.0 km | — | 110.0 km |
| Khutwanda | 16.4 km | 13.0 km | 49.0 km | 75.0 km | 110.0 km | — |
Strategic Gate Clusters for Tourists
- Cluster 1 (Moharli Sector - South): Moharli Core, Khutwanda Core, Agarzari Buffer, Junona Buffer, and Devada-Adegaon Buffer. Best accessed from Chandrapur Railway Station.
- Cluster 2 (Kolara Sector - North): Kolara Core, Madnapur Buffer, Alizanza Buffer, Sirkada Buffer, and Belara Buffer. Closest to Nagpur Airport (110 km).
- Cluster 3 (Navegaon Sector - North-East): Navegaon Core, Nimdhela Buffer, and Ramdegi Buffer. Famous for dense teak woods.
- Cluster 4 (Zari Sector - South-East): Zari Core and Keslaghat Buffer. Remote wilderness offering complete tranquility.
